Draksharama Manikyambadevi Sametha Bheemeswara swami temple

Must go place, one of the best place. Kshetras. I have taken 100 tickets. So I was able to finish the Darshnam in 15 minutes. UPI and Credit card will not work here so please keep cash and preferably change. They have decent card parking. This is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras that are sacred to the Hindu god Siva.

Manikyamba Samedha Bheemeswara Temple Draksharama is one of Panja Rama Kshetram and 12th Sakthi Peeth where Left Cheek of Sati Devi fell. Sri Veda Vyasa mention about this temple in the Skanda Purana. More than 2000 years old temple and the present structure was built around 9th century. Very well built with two tier Sanctum Sactorium. Tall Lingam have to take darshan from ground and first floor to have full darshan of the Lord. The Nandhi Bhagawan is very artistically carved. Sri Manikyamba Shrine is facing south. Very big temple with two tier prakaram and with parking facility

Great temple with a pond in front of the temple
And the lord shiva idol will be very tall from ground to first floor with 4 sides different rooms

Very greatest temple. it's one of the pancharama temple and very special thing 12th Shakti peetam .iam very very happy to see (om nama shivaya 🙏)

Situated in Draksharamam, a town in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, the Manikyamba Devi Temple stands as a revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Parvati, recognized as one of the 18 Shakti Peethas in India. Commonly referred to as Dakshina Kashi, translating to the southern Varanasi, this temple holds immense significance and sanctity.

The temple's roots intertwine with the poignant legend of Sati, the first consort of Lord Shiva, who met her tragic end by self-immolation during her father Daksha's yagna. The cosmic dance of destruction ensued as Shiva carried her lifeless form. In an attempt to pacify Shiva, Lord Vishnu intervened, severing Sati's body into 18 pieces with his discus. The left cheek found its resting place in Draksharamam, giving rise to the Manikyamba Devi temple.

Functioning as one of the five Pancharama Kshetras, the temple venerates Lord Shiva as Bhimeswara Swamy. The colossal crystal linga, standing at 14 feet, is believed to have been shattered by Lord Kartikeya during the slaying of the demon Tarakasura. The temple, adorned with majestic architecture, including two mandapas, two walls, and four gopurams, was originally constructed by the Eastern Chalukyas in the 9th century and later underwent renovation by the Ganga dynasty of Odisha. Drawing devotees nationwide, the temple becomes a focal point of spiritual fervor during festivals like Maha Shivaratri, Navratri, and Karthika Masam.

Location :- Draksharama, kakinada district (new) , ANDHRAPRADESH.

GOD'S :- sri bhimeswara swami ( loard shiva) , sri Sri Sri manikyamba devi

TEMPLE importance:- "Sri manikyamba devi " goddess is 12th shakthi peetham out of 18 shakthi peethas which formed by the fall Sri sathi devi one body part here took self death in raksha yagnam .AS per myth
. And "Sri bhimaswara swami " is "ARAMAM" out " PANCHA ARAMAS" ( means 5 aramam) of god shiva.
So this dhraksharamam temple is very power place of shiva and shakti 🚩

About temple :- in temple god shiva worships as " Sri Sri bhimaswara swami "" we have take darshan in two floors ground first floor.
In front of that shivalayam, there is "SRI Sri Sri manikyamba " Devi shakti peetham "

In front of temple there is " Aswadha vruksham " Belief of devotees everyone "desires " Will full fill by this tree. After completion of requires desire devotees pour water on tree and shivalingam, which bought from pond which in front of temple.

Some UPA ALAYS are there to worship like " Ashta bhairva lingaas, kala bhairava temple " , vinayaka temple, big nandi statue at entrance,. Sr narasimha swami alayam " etc etc...

Other poojas and facilities in temple ::-

* pooja rituals will performed by the purohiths like " Abhishikams " To shivalingams, " Kumkuma " Poojas
" Namakarnaas to kids " " Shanti poojas " " Yagam, yagnas, homams " etc

HOW TO REACH this place ::-

NEAREST railway station " KAKINADA TOWN " And " Kakinada port stations

from kakinada station around 35 km this temple is situated . Buses and private vehicles available from kakinada.

Some other routes also available, buses from "RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM bus stand and railway station " Around 54km distance.

Accommodation :- in temple sarroundings there are many privates lodges available.

Most important place that one can must visit in life

Importance of the place:
Place where Daksha yagnam was performed.
This is one of the five pancharam kshetras.
This is one of 18 sakthi peetas.

Main Deities:
Lord Bheemeswara Swamy and Manikyambadevi are the main deities.

Instructions :
Vehicle parking available at back side of the temple.
Darshan tickets and Prasadam tickets are available at the entrance of the temple.

Temple has vast area and gives you positive vibes and gives you a pleasant feeling. Spend as much as time you can to experience the devign pleasure.

Must visit one of the Shakti peetam temple very historical and nice temple one should visit. We have visited during weekday and there is no waiting or queue inside and spacious parking is available as well.

One of the pancharamam
Darsan done on sunday in karteekamasam
Devotees are high.. To big line took 1 hour for darsan..
Visited sakthipeetam also...

A very sacred place, where you will get peace of mind.At 12pm the temple will close, we went for 50/- for a quick Darshan at 11.50am.Paid Parking also very tight, but managed to get it. Paid Parking 50/-. Or else you park road side but it will be difficult if it is peak business hours.

Draksharamam Temple is one of the five most powerful and prominent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in the country, the temple architecture dates back to 11th century.
The Shiva Lingam is nearly 9 ft.

Old temple
Route from ravulupalam to draksharama temple was horrible 30kms be careful

This is one of pancharama shetra. Here laxmi Narayan shetra palaka. Tis is two stare temple. Abhishek and darsan in 2nd floor. Four side we can see lingam from small window. Maa dakshayini is there left side of lingam. Better to buy 50 rupees ticket better darsan. In temple complex 12 Shakti peet manikyamba left cheek fell here. Here manikyamba above the Sri chakra. Kunkumarcha fomous. Karteek month very busy there. Santa godavari is there before there large putta there.

We visited this temple when we went to Annavaram, it was so peaceful and it was very old temple, it is one of the Pancharama Temples and one of the shaktipeetam temple. This temple is nearer to another Pancharama Temple called Kumararama temple which is located in Samarlakota.

There will be Annadanam daily in this temple from 12:30 to 2 in the afternoon. Food is nice.

Temple will be closed at 12:30 and will open again at 4 pm.

Temple is located in very huge place...

In this temple, there is a Shakti peetam as well as it is one of the Pancharamalu...

One of the pancharamam shethra where dakshadu, father of the Maa Parvati conducted daksha yagna.
One of the shakti petta.

Great Historical monument where Lord Parameswara exists to bless the needy.

But unfortunately the temple is not getting renovated and going down.

Let the Govt., open their EYES to attend the renovation without any delay.

This is my second visit to this incredibly powerful, serene, and divine location.

It is one of the pancharam kshetras in Andhra Pradesh and it is believed to be one of the sites where daksha yagna has been performed. I have visited this temple many times as my native place is near to it, and every time I visit this temple, I get positive energy and I feel energised and one can get a great view of the temple tank near the temple and have a quality spiritual stay.

Beautiful temple with lovely ambience.